Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c05-5034-7286-a5d6-7eed8bde5b72/the-provision-of-self-advocacy-for-young-people-and-adults-with-ld-andor-autism awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Provision of Self-Advocacy for Young People and Adults with LD and/or Autism SEND [Staffordshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/staffordshire-county-council) Estimated value £460,000 to £930,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 20 Nov 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The purpose of the Service is to enable people who reside in the county of Staffordshire and who are also aged fourteen (14) years and over with a Learning Disability and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition and/or aged fourteen (14) to twenty five (25) years with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) to speak up for themselves and on behalf of others about the things that are important to them. The objective of the Service is to facilitate a user led service, with local groups that look at local issues; where people with disabilities are (and feel that they are) listened to. The service will facilitate opportunities to be involved and speak up about projects that the Council and NHS are working on and to be kep informed about how their input has shaped the project. There will be Focus Groups on topics of the client groups choice and opportunities to link up with other client groups and self advocacy groups. The service will use plain language with no jargon or big words and will facilitate alternative ways to express opinions for example (but not limited to) Makaton. The service will ensure timely and accessible communication between groups and the service. The service will arrange meetings at a suitable time, day and frequency chosen by the client groups, in accessible locations with consideration of the needs of the clients (eg transport). The service will also offer one to one support sessions so individuals who are not confident in a group session can drop in to discuss specific issues; there will be peer support groups and advocacy buddies to lean from others and offer understanding and support. Additional information: The Contract period is for two years from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2018 with the option to extend for one year (1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019) and the option to extend for a further one year (1 April 2019 to 31 March 2010) ### The contract Reference is SCHLD00112 If you are interested in tendering for this opportunity, it is essential that you register your interest on the following websites: • [staffordshire.alito.co.uk](http://www.staffordshire.alito.co.uk/) Read full description ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e4f94a5b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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